Snail Friend

Bugs and my boy seem to go hand and hand. Together we made a cute little snail that even I don't mind holding.

  1. Ages: 0 - 8

  2. <30 minutes

  3. Messy

  4. Grownup needed

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Step-by-step tutorial

  • Step 1

    We took a little walk to collect the perfect sticks for our little snail friends to rest on.

    Photo reference of how to complete step 1

  • Step 2

    When we returned the kids quickly got to work making their snails. They started out by rolling a piece of clay into a snake shape.

    Photo reference of how to complete step 2

  • Step 3

    Next, they rolled each snake up to create a snail shell form, leaving the end out to become the snails head.

    Photo reference of how to complete step 3

  • Step 4

    Two little snips of pipe cleaner made the perfect antenna. This clay is really easy for little hands to work with and add accessories, too.

    Photo reference of how to complete step 4

  • Step 5

    We used tacky glue to add eyes and position our snail on the stick. The kids noticed that the glue looked like snail slime!

    Photo reference of how to complete step 5

  • Step 6

    Eventually they decided to paint the shell with some watercolor paints, but it wasn't necessary. Our snail was adorable either way.

    Photo reference of how to complete step 6

  • Final result!

    A boy and his snail. Just too adorable to take!

    Photo reference of how to complete step 7

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